Hunting Access Program
(HAP)
Through the Michigan DNR, landowners may provide public hunters limited access to their property in exchange for financial compensation and liability protection.
Are you a hunter looking for somewhere to hunt?
HAP allows members of the public to go onto HAP registered private land to hunt during various hunting seasons. They may hunt as they would on public land with a few additional rules, such as:
Following the landowner’s rules as found in the registration folder on the HAP property.
Only hunt the designated “hunt types”
Do not damage standing crops
These lands are for HUNTING ONLY. They cannot be used by hunters for any other activity.
Use this website to find current HAP properties and more information:
Want to Enroll your property?
Email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov
or
call the DNR at (517)284-9453
You are not liable for any injury that hunters incur on your land.
You will receive financial compensation, up to $30/acre, each year you are enrolled. Additional funds may be granted for habitat improvement projects within the property.
You may dictate what game/hunting seasons your property may be open for.
For more information, please visit the DNR’s website below.
